Accumulation of NH4+ and NO3− inside Biofilms of Natural Microbial Consortia: Implication on Nutrients Seasonal Dynamic in Aquatic Ecosystems by Andi Kurniawan, Tatsuya Yamamoto

“…The results showed the following: (1) the concentrations of NH4+ and NO3− inside the biofilm were much higher than those in the surrounding water; (2) the nutrient ion concentration inside the biofilm changed in synchrony with those in the surrounding water; (3) biofilm polymers have both positively and negatively charged sites; (4) electrostatic attractive interactions between the charged sites on biofilm polymers and oppositely charged ions outside the biofilm seem to play important roles in the accumulation of nutrient ions into the biofilm from the surrounding water; (5) the bacterial community structure differs between the biofilm and surrounding water. …”
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Selective Solid-Phase Extraction of Pb(II) Ions Using an Ion-Imprinted Functionalized Sodium Trititanate Whisker Adsorbent Prepared by a Surface-Imprinting Technique by Wanzhen Xu, Wenming Yang, Wei Zhou

“…Compared with non-ionimprinted polymers functionalized sodium trititanate whisker polymers (non-IIPs/Na 2 Ti 3 O 7 ), the Pb(II)-IIPs/Na 2 Ti 3 O 7 material had a higher selectivity towards Pb(II) ions. …”
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Mineral Plastics and Gels from Multi‐Arm Ionomers by Neta Shimony, Adi Gross, Boaz Mizrahi

“…Here, the advantages of using multi‐arm polymers for the production of sustainable mineral plastics are presented. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Oral Vaccine Design Based on Nanoparticle Encapsulation with a Combination of Chitosan and Alginate by Ni Putu Fiona Cista Dewi, Ni Luh Dian Saptari Amelia Putri, I Wayan Ari Sudarma, Sang Ayu Putu Chika Iswari Anjani, Gusti Nyoman Oka Saputra, Sagung Chandra Yowani

“…Our research aims to nanoencapsulate the intravenous vaccine "Inavac" using chitosan and alginate polymers into a vaccine that can be consumed orally. …”
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Preparation of Starch/Gelatin Blend Microparticles by a Water-in-Oil Emulsion Method for Controlled Release Drug Delivery by Theeraphol Phromsopha, Yodthong Baimark

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Supercapacitor Cell Performance with Bacterial Nanocellulose and Bacterial Nanocellulose/Polybenzimidazole Impregnated Membranes as Separator by Hristo Penchev, Galia Ivanova, Venelin Hubenov, Ivanka Boyadzieva, Desislava Budurova, Filip Ublekov, Adriana Gigova, Antonia Stoyanova

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Anti-cancer and antimicrobial efficacy of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized via green route using Amaranthus dubius (Spleen Amaranth) leaves extract by Faaiza Naaz K, Alavya Tiwari, Aabid Hussain Shaik, Indumathi P, Brianna Brianna, Ayaz Anwar, Mohammed Rehaan Chandan

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La retouche des peintures acryliques en émulsion non vernies : Aquazol 200. Étude des capacités physiques, chimiques et optiques d’un liant by Alice Sautois

“…These investigations have compared the optical abilities of a few water-soluble polymers mixed with water and pigments. The optical feature, the stability and the compatibility of Aquazol 200 have been more deeply evaluated in a scientific way.  …”
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Damage Detection in CFRP Plates Using Spectral Entropy by E. Castro, P. Moreno-García, A. Gallego

“…This paper studies the viability of the spectral entropy as a new damage detection parameter to detect the presence of damage in a composite fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) plate. To carry out this study, the vibrations in a CFRP plate with and without damage were measured and the correlation between damage and spectral entropy has been researched.…”
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High‐Efficiency and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells Enabled by Halogen‐Free Cosolvent‐Processed Pyrazine‐Based Dopant‐Free Hole Transport Material by Chetan Lakshman, Hyerin Kim, Bo Hyeon Cho, Donghyun Song, Jeonghyeon Park, Young Yong Kim, Jinhwan Yoon, Sung‐Ho Jin

“…ABSTRACT The complex molecular structures of electron donor (D)–acceptor (A) polymers provide a wealth of useful hints for producing high power conversion efficiency (PCE) as hole transport materials (HTMs) in perovskite solar cells (PVSCs). …”
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Fabrication of ABS/Graphene Oxide Composite Filament for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D Printing by C. Aumnate, A. Pongwisuthiruchte, P. Pattananuwat, P. Potiyaraj

“…Graphene-based materials have been positively incorporated into polymers for innovative applications, such as for the mechanical, thermal, and electrical enhancement. …”
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Inhibition Effect of Phenyllactic Acid on Foodborne Vibrio vulnificus Biofilms by Yanfang ZHANG, Shuilin LIU, Mengjia GUO, Mengmin LÜ, Xinran LÜ, Fengling BAI, Jianrong LI, Fangchao CUI, Xiqian TAN, Hao DONG

“…Therefore, PLA inhibited the biofilm formation of V. vulnificus by reducing the formation of extracellular polymers. This study provides a theoretical basis for the control of V. vulnificus biofilm in aquatic products.…”
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Biodegradable nanocellulose reinforced biocomposites for food packaging – a narrative review and future perspective by Sadhana Jadaun, Usha Sharma, Ringshangphi Khapudang, Saleem Siddiqui

“…Conventional food packaging materials such as plastic or other petro-based polymers provide the necessary strength and barrier qualities, but they are associated with economic and environmental associated hazards. …”
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Oxide-Based Nanocomposites for Food Packaging Application: A Review by Aisha Idris Ali, Munir Abba Dandago, Fatima Idris Ali, Genitha Immanuel, Jishnu Naskar

“…Advantages of incorporating metal oxide-based nanoparticles into polymers, as well as migration of these nanomaterials from packaging into foods are discussed. …”
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Modeling of the Strain Rate Dependency of Polycarbonate’s Yield Stress: Evaluation of Four Constitutive Equations by Abdullah A. Al-Juaid, Ramzi Othman

“…More experimental data, mainly at the intermediate strain rate range, are needed to conclude which, of the two behaviors, is more appropriate for polymers.…”
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Experimental research on the technology of manufacturing and burning of aircraft structures made of multicomponent materials by V. I. Trushlyakov, D. Ya. Davydovich

“…The analysis of the state of modern technologies for utilization of reinforced polymers is carried out. The task of the study was formulated. …”
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Developmet the Complex Technology for Highly Concentrated Acid Solutions of Electroplating Industry by IVANENKO Olena, DOVHOLAP Sergii, NOSACHOVA Yuliia, PLASHYKHIN Sergii, PAVLIUK Nonna, SKLADANNYY Denys

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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Star-Shaped/Linear Polylactide Stereocomplexes by Onanong Cheerarot, Yodthong Baimark

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Improving the binding affinity of plastic degrading cutinase with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU); an in-silico study by Deves Sabari V L, Gokulnath Rajmohan, Roshine S B, Srivaishnavi S, Kishore Nagasubramanian, Senthil Kumar G, Ponnusami Venkatachalam

“…In this in-silico study, microorganisms and their enzymes that are known to degrade plastic polymers such as PET, PU, PVC, and PE were identified to assess their MPD capability. …”
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Effects of the Amount of Fly Ash Modified by Stearic Acid Compound on Mechanical Properties, Flame Retardant Ability, and Structure of the Composites by Tuan Anh Nguyen

“…In this study, fly ash was modified with stearic acid to improve adhesion at the polymers interface and increase compatibility. Fly ash was studied at various volumes (5, 10, and 20 wt.% fly ash) used in this study to synthesize fly ash-epoxy composites. …”
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